Guaranteed Irish is pleased to announce that IPB Insurance has been awarded the Guaranteed Irish licence. The Guaranteed Irish symbol is awarded to businesses that support local jobs, communities, and provenance. The network includes more than 2,500 member businesses, collectively employing over 150,000 people across Ireland and making a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

New research conducted by KPMG reveals that Guaranteed Irish member businesses collectively donate €59.3 million annually to social value initiatives, underscoring their commitment to supporting local communities.

Reflecting this shared commitment to community investment and social value, IPB Insurance is making a significant contribution through its recently launched IPB Insurance & Local Authorities Community Fund (LEAF). The €3 million-plus nationwide initiative supports environmental enhancement, biodiversity and climate action projects across Ireland. Delivered in partnership with all 31 local authorities, the fund empowers Tidy Towns groups, residents’ associations and community organisations to undertake practical, grassroots projects that strengthen local communities and enhance the places where people live and work.

Commenting on the announcement, Bríd O’ Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, says:

“At Guaranteed Irish, we recognise businesses that make a tangible contribution to Ireland through supporting local jobs, communities and provenance. IPB Insurance exemplifies these values through its continued investment in communities across the country. The LEAF initiative is an excellent example of how collaboration can deliver meaningful, long-term benefits for people and places, and we are delighted to welcome IPB Insurance as a Guaranteed Irish member.”

John Kearns, CEO of IPB Insurance commented

‘We are delighted to receive our Guaranteed Irish accreditation. As Ireland’s only indigenous mutual insurance company, founded by and for local authorities and public bodies almost 100 years ago, this recognition reflects our deep roots in Irish communities and our enduring commitment to serving them.

For the past century, we have been proud to protect our Members and customers across the public sector, community and voluntary organisations, education, health, social enterprises and the not-for-profit sector. Our mutual model enables us to safeguard public assets while delivering value back to the communities we serve, guided by a strong mutual ethos and a long-standing partnership with local government.

Achieving Guaranteed Irish accreditation is a natural fit for IPB Insurance. It reflects who we are, what we stand for and our commitment to supporting Ireland’s people, communities and economy. We are proud to wear the Guaranteed Irish symbol as we continue to deliver on our purpose working to make a difference’ 

For more information on Guaranteed Irish and how to become a member, visit: https://www.guaranteedirish.ie/why-join-us/